Labradorite Jewelry Shimmers and Shines in Any Color

The labradorite gemstone, a feldspar mineral, takes its unusual name from Labrador, Canada, the region where the gemstone was first discovered. Labradorite is known for exhibiting an iridescent play of colors, a signature trait known as labradorescence. This fascinating optical effect — caused by light diffraction within the gemstone’s internal structures — is part of what makes labradorite jewelry so desirable.

Labradorite can be transparent, translucent or opaque and comes in a variety of colors. Dark gray and black-gray are common, but labradorite can also be golden yellow, purple, blue-green or bronze. It has many applications in fine jewelry, including labradorite rings, labradorite necklaces, labradorite bracelets and labradorite earrings. Its metallic tint makes labradorite jewelry a great neutral, easy to mix and match with other jewelry to accessorize any outfit.